Hms Charles Astie (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Hms charles astie (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		55 22.411 N,7 48.751 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 55.373517
  • Longitude: -7.812517
Water Depth 53 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name HMS CHARLES ASTIE (POSSIBLY)
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 42.2 m
Width 7.1 m
Sonar Length 65
Sonar Width 25
Orientation 158
Tonnage 295
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jun 26, 1917
Original Detection Year 2005
Last Detection Year 2011
Original Source national HO/authority wreck information
Surveying Details HH100/351/22 26.9.05 HH100/351/22 26.9.05 WK LIES IN 5522.411N, 0748.751W [WGD]. LENGTH 65MTRS, WIDTH 25MTRS. NOT HIGH. LIES NNW/SSE WITH BOWS TO NNW. BOILER NEAR STERN. GUN LYING OFF PORT STERN. LOT OF COPPER SHELLS (SIC). (M MCVEIGH, EMAIL DTD 27.8.05). DIMENSIONS FROM E/S INVESTIGATION. INS AS NDW. BR STD. 17.11.11 17.11.11 POSSIBLY CHARLES ASTIE. MOSTLY BURIED IN THE SEABED. (M MCVEIGH, EMAIL DTD 15.11.11). NCA.
Last Amended Date Nov 5, 2014

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1917 BY COCHRANE & SONS LTD, SELBY. PURCHASED OFF THE STOCKS BY THE ADMIRALTY. A NON-STANDAR 'MERSEY' TYPE TRAWLER. ONE BOILER, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 75 NHP, SINGLE SHAFT. 1 X 12 PDR GUN. MINED. (SIBI).

General Comments

BOWS NNW, DIMENSIONS AS REPORTED

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 55 22.411 N,7 48.751 W
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FAQ

Where is the HMS CHARLES ASTIE (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The HMS CHARLES ASTIE (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 55 22.411 N,7 48.751 W.

How deep is the seabed around the HMS CHARLES ASTIE (POSSIBLY)?

The seabed around the HMS CHARLES ASTIE (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 53 meters deep.

When did the HMS CHARLES ASTIE (POSSIBLY) sink?

The HMS CHARLES ASTIE (POSSIBLY) sank on Jun 26, 1917.

When was the wreck of the HMS CHARLES ASTIE (POSSIBLY) discovered?

The wreck of the HMS CHARLES ASTIE (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 2005.

What country did the HMS CHARLES ASTIE (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The HMS CHARLES ASTIE (POSSIBLY) belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the HMS CHARLES ASTIE (POSSIBLY)?

The HMS CHARLES ASTIE (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 295 tons.

What type of wreck is the HMS CHARLES ASTIE (POSSIBLY)?

The HMS CHARLES ASTIE (POSSIBLY) is classified as a steam ship.

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